
Point of Interest
Basket Making in Sardinia: The Asphodel Baskets of Flussio
Near the towns of Flussio and Tinnura traditional baskets woven from the leaves of the asphodel plant represent the local traditions. Asphodel grows wild here along the sides of the road in spring. Locals pick them, leave them for two months to dry, and then they’ll be brought into the laboratorio and woven into baskets. Many Sardinians purchase small baskets...